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Authentic Police Cases #32 - Matt Baker cover

Matt Baker

Authentic Police Cases v1 #32, 1954 - Gangsters burst in on a resort in the Catskills, brandishing guns and taking hostages. Matt Baker manages to squeeze in many figures within a relatively small space. The girl in the foreground is an obvious focal point, but her foreshortened arm appears mis-proportioned. The gunman's wafting tie and jacket also suggest the suddenness of the event. This is number 23 of 28 Authentic Police Cases issues with Baker art and/or covers (not including reprints).- - - - - - - - - -Baker cover pencils and inks = ***